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Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$999,999.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 6, 2013 -

Description:

Observations of the ionosphere plasma convection patterns using 3 SuperDARN radars.

Organization:

Canadian Space Agency

Expected Results:

-Increased knowledge from research projects in priority space S&T areas (number of new and ongoing space science and technology initiatives and projects).
-Number of completed space science and technology initiatives (Announcement of Opportunity) and proj

Location:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA

Reference Number:

003-2013-2014-Q3-01780

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

5 year agreement allowing the measurement of plasma convection patterns in response to space weather. The data will be openly available to scientists studying the ionospheric response to space weather, and will contribute to the world wide superDARN radar network.

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Saskatchewan

Program:

Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology

Program Purpose:

This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.